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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,470
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.9% vs 2024
$38,980
Mean Salary
$38,470
Median Salary
$18.50
Hourly Rate
3,250 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas earn a median salary of $38,470 per year ($3,205/month).
This is 2.7% below the national average of $39,556.
Texas ranks #23 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.85
English Language
3.36
Mathematics
2.97
Law and Government
2.55
Education and Training
2.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(6.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas range from $27,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,420 and $44,870.
Median $38,470
P10: $27,630P25: $33,420P75: $44,870P90: $49,290
10th
$27,630
25th
$33,420
Median
$38,470
75th
$44,870
90th
$49,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,630
$13.28
$2,302
25th Percentile
$33,420
$16.07
$2,785
Median (50th)
$38,470
$18.50
$3,205
75th Percentile
$44,870
$21.57
$3,739
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,290
$23.70
$4,107
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Texas ranks #23 of 50 states
$39,556
National avg. for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas is $38,470 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,980.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas range from $27,630 at the 10th percentile to $49,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,420 and $44,870.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Texas typically start around $27,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,420 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,250 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Texas is approximately $18.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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